Powell seeks to curb Powell as House trims one man power
Congress debates curbing Adam Clayton Powell on the labor and education panel. Lawmakers criticize the move as a farce yet confirm Powell’s powers are limited temporarily and call for further reforms next year to reorganize committees and reduce one man control.
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Teachers Warn Of Action Over Payday Change
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers criticized the school board over a promised monthly payday change. Administrators said no fixed-date payday had been promised. If the change is not in place by October 20, threats of militant action were issued, prompting criticism of the union’s confrontational approach.
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Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers
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Worthington Calls Realistic Revisions to Bidding Laws
State auditor Worthington urges the next legislature to revise bidding ceilings for counties and cities. He notes inflation has made $5,000 ceilings obsolete, pushing public bodies to split projects into smaller contracts to avoid competitive bidding. He advocates safeguards and more workable rules for local governments.
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TATE
Worthington
Romney Rising as Michigan Win Boosts 1968 Run
The column notes Roscoe Drummond’s high prediction accuracy and outlines Romney supporters in Michigan planning a broader national push. It argues Romney could capture 60 percent in Michigan, widen GOP appeal to Democratic voters, and pressure Nixon for the 1968 nomination.
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Richard Nixon
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Detroit
Gallup
Poverty Of U S Indians Remains Widespread And Severe
The piece surveys American Indian life across reservations and urban areas, noting extreme poverty, isolation, and limited political influence. It cites populations, unemployment, education gaps, health issues, and examples of wealth from oil, tourism, and urban relocation failures.
Cedar Rapids Jewelers Lead Iowa Association Vote in Des Moines
Bob Prastka elected president of the Iowa Retail Jewelers Assn at a Des Moines convention closing session. Also noted are public openings at Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center, town cobalt ray unit, Elmcrest golf jamboree outfits, and various local recognitions including school funding progress, Coe College hire, Mount Mercy student leadership, archery champions, PTA immunization funds, and theater management promotions.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Retail Jewelers Assn
Des Moines
Margaret and Howard Hall
Jeannette Ringland
Coe College
Bernardine Elliott
Julian Elliott
Manchester
Mount Mercy Academy
Bob Lindsey
Leona Linder
Indians and Indians Affairs Roles and Attitudes
The piece discusses the temperament of Indians toward whites, their subjugation, and a shift in federal policy. Robert L. Bennett, 34, an Oneida from Wisconsin, leads the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the first Indian in years to hold the post. The BIA runs 260 schools for about 58,000 Indian children and aims to enroll high school aged Indians. Bennett highlights tribal efforts to attract industry with BIA and OEO help, and Indians’ aptitude for skilled assembly work. The article notes housing and land issues, limits on mortgage access, and fears about losing land and cultural identity. It quotes Poehlman on classroom hesitation and Hinckley on the sacred concept of land and reservations.
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Gallup, N.M
Robert L. Bennett
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Office of Economic Opportunity
Charles Poehlman
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Edward C. Hinckley
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Maine
Why Disliked Self-Look Could Tell LBJ
Mary McGrory analyzes President Johnson's press conference as revealing his brusque treatment of aides and allies. The piece contrasts Katzenbach and Goldberg transitions with Humphrey's fragile position, noting the president's desire for omnipotence hurts public affection.
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